Senior Sports Accountant: GAAP, Close & Analytics Lead

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K/Employer Match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Senior Sports Accountant to join the Denver-based accounting team supporting the Nuggets and Avalanche. This salaried, exempt role focuses on month-end close, posting and reconciling financial data to deliver timely statements.

You will review GAAP compliance, prepare reports, perform journal entries, analyze variances, and assist with audits. Strong Excel and Dynamics experience preferred; CPA or CPA-track a plus; 2–4+ years in accounting required.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years accounting experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare or review month-end reports and reconcile balance sheets.
• Conduct monthly reviews with department heads and adjust statements.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Analyze and interpret financial data; resolve variances.
• Support annual audits and league/entitiy reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Senior Sports Accountant to join the Denver-based accounting team supporting the Nuggets and Avalanche. This salaried, exempt role focuses on month-end close, posting and reconciling financial data to deliver timely statements.

You will review GAAP compliance, prepare reports, perform journal entries, analyze variances, and assist with audits. Strong Excel and Dynamics experience preferred; CPA or CPA-track a plus; 2–4+ years in accounting required.